John-Chavez-Obituary

John Chavez

Stockton, California

1957 - 2019

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John Lawrence (Larry) Gherke-Chavez Apr 12, 1957 - Jul 6, 2019 John Lawrence (Larry) Gherke-Chavez, son of Lila Jo and Paul Gherke, died in Stockton on July 20, 2019, at the age of 63. Mr. Chavez was born in Madera, California in 1956. He had an older brother Paul, and three sisters: Lois,...

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I went to school with John and knew him as Larry. Looking for the obituary of a colleague, I saw Larry's picture and began reading the obituary. Larry was a sweet person and it was a pleasure knowing him. Alicia Perez (a classmate I haven't seen in years, but remember fondly) expresses sentiments succinctly.
May Larry ski and dance with the angels and may all the great memories and fun times with Larry replace your grief.
Bless you,
Jeanette Martin Benson

Dear John, Mary and Chavez Family I am sorry to hear of the passing of Larry and that I could not attend his services. Larry truly was a kind soul and personally was glad to have him as my friend growing up and in high school and yes the story is true that we did indeed go to prom together with three other classmates. We had a wonderful time with a nice dinner at the Mansion House. Those were nice memories. I am so sad that he had such a difficult life but now he is resting peacefully in...

I knew John by Larry, I had the pleasure of knowing Larry in Planada growing up as a teenager. He was such a nice young man. I have very fond memories of him. May he rest in peace. Mary Gonzalez Lomeli.